John DeBarros Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Have had a great experience with WLIA. The staff and Dr's have made this experience a great and easy journey. Would highly recommend

Every visit I have had at any of their offices, I have been treated like a friend, not just a patient. Dr. DeBarros answered all my questions, and made me feel like I was well informed. The surgery I had was the lap band and the surgery itself went great. I have already lost 50 pounds and cant wait to lose the rest. Thanks Dr. DeBarros.

Dr. DeBarros is the most amazing doctor. I had my surgery done in 2007 and have never regretted a day of it. I can not say enough about Dr DeBarros and Dr. Orris and Mike Murphy RD and staff, they are very caring and want you to succeed in your weight loss journey regardless of what surgery you have done there (Lapband, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve). I had the lapband done and I still go in on occasion to follow up or just to show them how well I'm doing. I am treated like family and if I have any questions or concerns they are more than willing to help and go the extra mile for me. I will continue going there and suggest that anyone thinking about weight loss surgery go there and check them out, you will not regret it.

For many years I have tried and failed to lose weight so in desperation I decided to turn to weight loss surgery. After doing some research online I decided that Weight Loss Institute Of Arizona was right for me. I met with Dr. DeBarros and Dr. Orris at my initial consultation. They were both friendly, professional, answered all of my questions, and alleviated any concern I had about the procedure. I was very satisfied with the care that I received and am greatly looking forward to my procedure.

I've been coming to WLIAZ for the last two years and i couldn't be happier. Everything has been easy peasy. The Drs have been very reachable and make me feel like I am not just a number. Also, the staff have been so professional and kind. Thank you!

Dr. Debarros is very nice and helpful. He answered all my questions about the surgery and I cant wait to get it!!!

I have not experience so much with this dr but my mother did she did the lap band, and is very happy with her life . these surgeries are not just about losing weight its about changing your whole life. eating habits exercise habits loving yourself . glad me and her went on with the surgeries we did.

Very excited to complete my journey! Initial consultation was in October 2015. Getting close to surgery! Gastric Sleeve surgery in April 2016 by Dr. DeBarros! All of the staff has been extremely helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend WLIA to friends and family.

Kim G.

I had surgery on 01/14/2016. My experience with the doctors and surgery was great. I would highly recommend choosing Dr. Debarros and his group of medical professionals to guide you in your weight loss journey.
K. F.

I was 234 pounds and struggling with a very serious food addiction that no matter what was going on food was my escape. When it came to the fact of just walking up stairs was exhausting and I wanted to be a mother who could run around with my kid. I said enough was enough. After the surgery I got down to 102 pounds WAY TO LOW!!! Once I lost the weight I needed to be at I was so excited but then my weight kept dropping. I had my band to tight. However I didn't have the money to go in to get it unfilled. I had been starving myself for years because of money. I got to the point where I was feeling worst physically at 102 then I did when I was 234 pounds. I finally got the money and went in to talk to the doctors. The look on their faces said it all. What I had done could have been very deadly. They showed me a way to make arrangements to be able to get my band to the point where it needed to be and saved my life. I am back to the weight I need to be and am planning on getting it refilled to maintain. WLIA doctors aren't normal doctors that want just money, they are supportive and are like family who care. I am here today because of them.